Human Resources
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In the beginning: The value of an origin story for your businessAug 03, 2022 1:00 am - It's commonly said that Steve Jobs tinkered in a garage and devised early Apple computers and he was an exacting boss to his team at Apple. Another popular story speaks ...
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Employer-offered long-term care insurance is becoming more importantJul 27, 2022 1:00 am - Many employees are saving for retirement, but relatively few have a plan to protect their savings from the cost of an extended illness or degenerative conditions such as...
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Encourage employees to take a breakJul 20, 2022 1:00 am - As the famous lyrics from George Gershwin's classic assert, "Summertime, and the livin' is easy." Summer, as he suggests, is the perfect season to take a break from the...
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Companies that don't invest in solving the work-life balance riddle will lose quality peopleJul 13, 2022 1:00 am - In my 30 years of advising companies, a topic that gets a lot of attention - and generates a lot of controversy - is the concept of work-life balance. Executive teams la...
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We value your input; How to solicit consumer reviews for business successJul 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Five stars! Love it! Thumbs-up! A review from a consumer is a gift to any business. Great reviews point the way for future customers to engage with your business. Bad re...
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Wonderlic releases four-day work week reportJul 06, 2022 11:00 pm - VERNON HILLS - Wonderlic, a preemployment assessment company, released a guide this week to help companies transition to a four-day work week. Wonderlic moved to a 32-ho...
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The employment pendulum may be swinging again toward employersJun 29, 2022 1:00 am - For the past year, employers have been feeling the impact of The Great Resignation. From dealing with unwelcome employee turnover to responding to competitive compensati...
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How to find your real career goalJun 26, 2022 1:00 am - When you think of the best places to work, you might think of companies that offer extra vacation time, top salaries or even a rooftop bar. While all those sound great, ...
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What happens when an owner shares financials with the staff?Jun 22, 2022 1:00 am - Like any workplace, each of us at Simon/Myers has unique gifts and talents. The overall fabric of the agency changes with each new hire; some are great at building cultu...
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3 tips for a successful return to work strategyJun 19, 2022 1:00 am - Many business leaders believe an in-person work environment is crucial to maintain corporate culture, claiming it improves employee morale, fosters innovation and increa...